Books #5 the book lovers thread!

Oohthedrama · Nov 5, 2021

Starting the last mrs parish after a recommendation on here, can’t remember who mentioned it but I think it was a positive review? I need to look for weekend books then, have a few out on loan and as always I’m sure I’ll find more I need, not want, need

francaispangol said:
Finally finished Exciting Times this morning - I literally threw it across the room, my boyfriend was rather concerned So glad it's done - I have so many books to read (and so many that I've started to finish!). Currently reading Atlas of AI and Quiet: The Power of Introverts, but will pick up another fiction book once I've stopped being angry at Exciting Times!

Oh my good this is the toothbrush book right

pretentious bull crap I wish I’d never bothered finishing. That was one of those books that left me feeling angry at goodreads, all I’ve ever seen are good reviews for it

Sheeeet · Nov 5, 2021

Oohthedrama said:
Starting the last mrs parish after a recommendation on here, can’t remember who mentioned it but I think it was a positive review?

I read that one too after the same recommendation! It was enjoyable AND it reminded me of a Mexican telenovela. When they make it for the screen I expect something like this -

There are some AMAZING telenovela gifs on Google but they're too big to fit here - BOOOOO

Marylou · Nov 5, 2021

Oohthedrama said:
Starting the last mrs parish after a recommendation on here, can’t remember who mentioned it but I think it was a positive review? I need to look for weekend books then, have a few out on loan and as always I’m sure I’ll find more I need, not want, need

Oh my good this is the toothbrush book right pretentious bull crap I wish I’d never bothered finishing. That was one of those books that left me feeling angry at goodreads, all I’ve ever seen are good reviews for it

The Last Mrs Parrish was my last read and I haven't found a good book to read since. Ended up returning a Prime book last night because it just felt too long winded and I was 10% through as well

Oohthedrama · Nov 5, 2021

Marylou said:
The Last Mrs Parrish was my last read and I haven't found a good book to read since. Ended up returning a Prime book last night because it just felt too long winded and I was 10% through as well

I’m really enjoying it so far! If you recommend THANK YOU!

Geranium · Nov 5, 2021

Oohthedrama said:
I’m really enjoying it so far! If you recommend THANK YOU!

I enjoyed that one too after someone recommended it. Love this thread xx

Oohthedrama · Nov 5, 2021

Geranium said:
Love this thread xx

Another brilliant thing to come out of lockdown is this thread/our little book community

I’m so sad

ordinaryjelly · Nov 5, 2021

I enjoyed The Last Mrs Parrish.

I am reading Les Miserables as part of an Insta read-a-long. Need to find a few quick easy reads to read alongside it. Still limited to the Kindle and am missing a real parish book so, so much now.

Lola123 · Nov 5, 2021

Oohthedrama said:
Another brilliant thing to come out of lockdown is this thread/our little book community

I’m so sad

No! You’re a book lover who just needs other people to love books as well! Who said tattle was a terrible site

ordinaryjelly · Nov 5, 2021

Oohthedrama said:
Another brilliant thing to come out of lockdown is this thread/our little book community

I’m so sad

My tbr pile and my Kindle 99p book pile would be a fraction of the size they are if it wasn't for this thread. But I love it!

slugella · Nov 5, 2021

Maybe we could do a bit of an end of year round up similar to how on Goodreads people vote for their favourites from different categories.

or rather than genres we could do things like best overall, funniest book, one I would re-read, book I finished in a day etc.

Geranium · Nov 5, 2021

slugella said:
Maybe we could do a bit of an end of year round up similar to how on Goodreads people vote for their favourites from different categories. or rather than genres we could do things like best overall, funniest book, one I would re-read, book I finished in a day etc.

Great idea!

slugella · Nov 5, 2021

Mooordgirl said:
All four books are lovely reads. You'll have a lump in your throat a few times too

You're right I got all teary eyed in places and was laughing out loud at others! I've finished the first and started on the second now.

francaispangol · Nov 5, 2021

Oohthedrama said:
Starting the last mrs parish after a recommendation on here, can’t remember who mentioned it but I think it was a positive review? I need to look for weekend books then, have a few out on loan and as always I’m sure I’ll find more I need, not want, need

Oh my good this is the toothbrush book right pretentious bull crap I wish I’d never bothered finishing. That was one of those books that left me feeling angry at goodreads, all I’ve ever seen are good reviews for it

I just liked the cover! Looking at it now, there are more accurate reviews on Goodreads, but Christ what a piece of crap

twilightgarden · Nov 6, 2021

I’m going to start keeping a note of books I borrow from the library and putting the money aside. Bet I’ll save a fortune. Got 3 books out just now.

qwikti · Nov 6, 2021

Super sad because I have to return Dune to the library while half way through (and loving it), and can't renew because someone has a hold :' ( I abhor movie covers on books, but it looks like I might have to just get the movie cover edition... :' (

£4.50 but hideous paperback VS. gorgeous but like £60 hardback... It's not an option, but I like to look at it just to torture myself a little.

And the awful 'soon to be a major motion picture' sticker... way to rub salt into my wounds! It's bad enough that it's a movie cover, I don't need to be kicked while I'm down.

mindlessness · Nov 6, 2021

qwikti said:
Super sad because I have to return Dune to the library while half way through (and loving it), and can't renew because someone has a hold :' ( I abhor movie covers on books, but it looks like I might have to just get the movie cover edition... :' (

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£4.50 but hideous paperback VS. gorgeous but like £60 hardback... It's not an option, but I like to look at it just to torture myself a little.

And the awful 'soon to be a major motion picture' sticker... way to rub salt into my wounds! It's bad enough that it's a movie cover, I don't need to be kicked while I'm down.

https://www.wob.com/en-gb/category/all?search=Dune There are some nicer looking editions (at good prices) on World of Books! (that link includes sequels too I think, so double check its the right book?)

I hate TV/Movie covers as well!

Cheddar Chalpupa · Nov 6, 2021

qwikti said:
Super sad because I have to return Dune to the library while half way through (and loving it), and can't renew because someone has a hold :' ( I abhor movie covers on books, but it looks like I might have to just get the movie cover edition... :' (

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£4.50 but hideous paperback VS. gorgeous but like £60 hardback... It's not an option, but I like to look at it just to torture myself a little.

And the awful 'soon to be a major motion picture' sticker... way to rub salt into my wounds! It's bad enough that it's a movie cover, I don't need to be kicked while I'm down.

Oh I hate them too because I always feel like people will think I only read the book because of the movie! Kindle seems to automatically update to the movie cover and I hate it - not that anyone ever sees the covers of my kindle books but still it's the principal

smellsofbiscuits · Nov 6, 2021

ordinaryjelly said:
I enjoyed The Last Mrs Parrish.

I am reading Les Miserables as part of an Insta read-a-long. Need to find a few quick easy reads to read alongside it. Still limited to the Kindle and am missing a real parish book so, so much now.

Sorry to be nosy but do they not allow printed books into where you are? I just thought it sounds incredibly isolating and wondered if this applied to other patients too. And I'm sorry to hear you're still stuck there too.

HoGi · Nov 6, 2021

qwikti said:
Super sad because I have to return Dune to the library while half way through (and loving it), and can't renew because someone has a hold :' ( I abhor movie covers on books, but it looks like I might have to just get the movie cover edition... :' (

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£4.50 but hideous paperback VS. gorgeous but like £60 hardback... It's not an option, but I like to look at it just to torture myself a little.

And the awful 'soon to be a major motion picture' sticker... way to rub salt into my wounds! It's bad enough that it's a movie cover, I don't need to be kicked while I'm down.

Have a look on ebay, there must be second hand copies doing the rounds

Lola123 · Nov 6, 2021

qwikti said:
Super sad because I have to return Dune to the library while half way through (and loving it), and can't renew because someone has a hold :' ( I abhor movie covers on books, but it looks like I might have to just get the movie cover edition... :' (

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£4.50 but hideous paperback VS. gorgeous but like £60 hardback... It's not an option, but I like to look at it just to torture myself a little.

And the awful 'soon to be a major motion picture' sticker... way to rub salt into my wounds! It's bad enough that it's a movie cover, I don't need to be kicked while I'm down.

It was 99p on kindle not that long ago